In the United States, there are hundreds of regulations which authorize dozens federal agencies to confiscate private property– homes, cars, bank accounts, gold, company shares, and even personal effects.

Ironically, most Americans still think that they live in a country where you’re innocent until proven guilty. Nothing could be further from the truth, and it’s just another clear example of how the US Constitution has become a worthless piece of toilet paper for the federal government.

The Fifth Amendment states that “No person shall be… deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” Tell that James Lieto, a New York businessman who was relieved of $392,000 when the armored car company used by his check-cashing firm was taken down by the FBI.~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Let me just add on some other thoughts...

I've been a firsthand witness to the power and scope of the USG/DOJ. I've been in rooms with Federal Prosecutors and FBI Agents.

I can tell you for certainty that we no longer have a "jury system" in the United States. The Judge and Jury is now mostly the "prosecutors."

It's very easy for the DOJ to slap a "wire fraud" charge on to most crimes...that's a MANDATORY 20 year sentence. Due to the way Congress pressed for MANDATORY minimum sentences, these judges have very little flexibility in sentencing. Which means... A LOT of power in the hands of prosecutors.

I know many of you don't give a FF about football (which is 'your' loss)... But even the interested football fans on this blog, (like Andy & Ben - who actively participate in fantasy leagues [& probably lay a few bones on games here & there too] probably wonder why I make a deal about pre-season games...

I'm going to finish out WEEK 3 of the preseason (with this weekends games - including two on tap for tonight)... Week 4 of the pre-season, almost ALL first stringers sit... It's the only truly 'unbettable' week (as most all teams want to give the 1st stringers a week of rest, & also need to whittle down the final roster cuts to get them to the limit)...

I like the pre-season for several reasons:

- it 'sharpens' my FANTASY drafting egde (in a big way)- it gets me back FOCUSED on 'bankroll management' (managing a wagering bankroll is as important as picking winners [or controlling damages on losers - which is certain to happen])- it familiarizes you with new 'philosophies' (as there are many personnel changes every year in Pro football)

Normally - I'd never give 9 points away to anyone (especially on the road) to any team NOT named the "East Egg junior varsity football & yacht sailing club"... But I gotta say... The Colts are not only a "seldom interested" pre-season squad, but now they have Kerry Collins in camp (who may be the starting QB in week 1)... You even have Reggie Wayne bitching about that, plus Dallas Clark, in interviews, begging the media to "talk about the weather" or ANYTHING else (BTW... "weather"??? hurricane forecast for the entire Mid-Atlantic)... Are you happy Dallas? (from Indy)...

Green Bay pretty much 'torched' the Colts last year in the pre-season (WITH Peyton Manning)... That game (as mentioned above) was the 'thing' that led CV to 'reach' for Aaron Rodgers in the first round in ALL my fantasy drafts (a move which I was HIGHLY ridiculed for)... Result... Ummm... Aaron Rodgers dumps 4 td passes on Peyton Manning's brother 'Eli' in week 16 (which basically, singlehandedly WON me 2 of the three $$ leagues I was in)...

I'll give the points here for (2 units)... (you ride her until she bucks you - or you don't ride at all)...

St. Louis at Kansas City (pick-em)

OK... I'll 'pick-em'... I'll pick the Rams... & watch as Todd Haley sits there & "picks" out an excuse as to why the Chiefs go 6-10 this year & fail to make the playoffs without Charlie Weis calling plays...

whoa, just got burned on my BAC puts! :(might need to do my POMP method... pile on more puts!

@Amen

The market is rallying even though BB said "no help for you". So how does this work? No QE - market rallies. QE3 - market rallies. F&*k QE - market rallies

1. It's different this time2. We're better off than them across the pond3. QE3 is secretly being implemented4. US is still in the drug business so they have money to burn5. everything can look better when you round the numbers up, or down as needed, then adjust and revise multiple times6. [insert your reason here]

- We leave off at GREG JENNINGS #20 (Andy T)...- which means Andy is either drafting a RB - or 'best available' on the next pick...- Inside #45 means the 'following' are still on the board after #20 (or really - after #15 as the case may be)...

- #1-6 have a RB (and now are 'desperate' for a QB & Rodgers, Brees, & Brady are off the board)...- Therefore... Rivers, Vick, & Romo go off the board (maybe Romo too - you being in TEXAS)...- Those same guys pick BEFORE you do again, so if they go with a QB, their 'next' pick (unless they totally LOVE RB's is gonna be a WR)... Which takes Nicks, Fitzgerald, Austin, Wallace, V. Jackson, & I'd say Brandon Lloyd off the board...- That's 10 picks (out of the #17 that would wheel back to you)...- Out of the remaining 7- I doubt Forte, Jackson, Gore, MJD, Peyton Hillis, or Ahmad Bradshaw, or Michael Turner would last that long...- So that leaves YOU... with...

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